14 Games with a sci-fi setting like Fallen Hero: Retribution that you should try

Games like Fallen Hero: Retribution · Find similar →

Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Filter by:Sci-Fi×← Back to home

We filtered the 47 games similar to Fallen Hero: Retribution down to the 14 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜, Katana ZERO and Forgotton Anne top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fallen Hero: Retribution.

iRank97/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Fallen Hero: Retribution

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fallen Hero: Retribution. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜Closest overall match

iRank74

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Fallen Hero: Retribution, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting cyberpunk, while skipping vibe casual

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting60

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiDark

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Fallen Hero: Retribution: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone35Setting32

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

#3Forgotton AnneClosest on tone

iRank85

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCasualSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Fallen Hero: Retribution, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting41

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#4Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk2D

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Fallen Hero: Retribution, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: setting.

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting44

Details →

Nintendo

#5Invincible Presents: Atom EveClosest on setting

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiTactical

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Fallen Hero: Retribution, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is the first original Invincible game from Skybound Games, the creator-led company behind Invincible and The Walking Dead.

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat51Tone43

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiTacticalSpace

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Fallen Hero: Retribution, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat68Setting67

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#7Dex

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiStealth

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Fallen Hero: Retribution: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: setting and tone.

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat47Tone39Setting38

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op

OC73· 115

Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Fallen Hero: Retribution, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: game mode.

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting60Game mode35

Details →

#9Rampage

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Like Fallen Hero: Retribution, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55

Details →

#10Mega Man Zero 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Fallen Hero: Retribution: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55

Details →

Nintendo

#11Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Fallen Hero: Retribution, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55

Details →

Nintendo

#12Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Fallen Hero: Retribution: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode55

Details →

#13Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

iRank40

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB40

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Fallen Hero: Retribution: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: game mode.

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode35

Details →

#14X3: Terran Conflict

iRank77

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiSandbox WorldOpen World

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Fallen Hero: Retribution, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

A game from the X series of games. The whole series consists of four main games - X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion and X Rebirth - and the sequels to them. Sequels, which include X3: Terran Conflict, can be considered as stand-alone games, their difference from the "main" games is that the sequels develop the ideas that first appear in the "main" games.

Where it drifts furthest from Fallen Hero: Retribution: setting.

It predates Fallen Hero: Retribution by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting39

Details →

Steam

Explore games similar to Fallen Hero: Retribution by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Action RPGs Best RPG Games